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Craig and Colleen
New Zealand
Apr 16, 2020 - Apr 30, 2020
60 foot Narrowboat on Leeds Liverpool canal
United Kingdom - Yorkshire - Salterforth
ID : UK00107642
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 03/Mar/2022
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We are a professional couple interested in all outdoor persuits and love to travel. We are in our 50's and believe in looking after property and will care for your home as much as we expect you to care for ours. We are very flexible on travel and are quite willing to exchange dates to suit.
About us
Affinities
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Doctor
Our personal links
Penny Lane moored up
Full sized gas cooker in kitchen
Long main saloon
Main saloon with dining table for 4
Full Size sower
Real fire for logs or coal
Main bedroom
Fixed double bed in separate cabin
Bathroom with shower
Wardrobes in main bedroom
Lock gates
Main saloon with TV, DVD and wifi
Separate bathroom with full size shower
Full headroom throughout the boat
Waiting for the lock to fill
Lock
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Fantastic 60 foot narrowboat on the scenic Leeds Liverpool canal, cruise the wonderful Yorkshire area in a well equipped boat, no experience needed and very dog friendly!
Type
Houseboat/ Second home
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Heating
- Boat available
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
- Use of boat
Setting
- Rural
- Waterfront
- Mountains
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Fantastic cruising area between Yorkshire and Lancashire via Skipton with great views, nice people and very British! A fantastic way to slow down life, you can't go more than 4mph!
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our narrowboat is moored in a beautiful spot on the Leeds -Liverpool canal at the small village of Salterforth on the border between Lancashire & Yorkshire. Setting sail in either direction enables you to sail through beautiful countryside & explore some lovely villages & towns along the way at your leisure. Heading east along the canal takes you through East Merton, Gargrave (all amenities) & the beautiful traditional market town of Skipton with the Victorian model village of Saltaire beyond https://www.google.com/search?q=saltaire
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Skipton town
- Barrowford
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
- The canal tow path always there! - great for walking cycling & jogging
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our narrowboat is very easy to sail and we will give you help in handling the 1st locks, the canals are very dog friendly and we welcome well behaved dogs, We ask that you leave the boat as you found it and we will supply clean linen and towels.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Sabbatical Home Exchange
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